St Aldhelm's Academy
Academy sponsor led
Poole, BH12 4HS
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 4% in England
21 of 22 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils
808
First preferences per place
0.46
2026/27
Absence
13.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 34.7 | 35.1 | 33.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17% | 23% | 22% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 20% | 24% | 31% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.59 | -0.58 | — |
45% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
- Magna Academy · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 36% in England
- Oak Academy · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 3% in England
- LeAF Studio · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 22% in England
- The Bourne Academy · 1.7 mi · Good · Bottom 38% in England
- Winton Academy · 1.9 mi · No rating · Top 11% in England
Best secondary schools in Poole · Best secondary schools in Dorset
The neighbourhood
St Aldhelm's Academy is in Rossmore (typical home £305,000, crime average).
What is St Aldhelm's Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Aldhelm's Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does St Aldhelm's Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Aldhelm's Academy is in the bottom 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.